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Impact of unilateral spatial neglect on chronic patient's post-stroke quality of life
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2018-01-01)
Background: Unilateral spatial neglect (USN) is the prevalent feature in patients with right-sided stroke. It is diagnosed through the behavior inattention test (BIT) and has a negative impact on patients affecting both ...
Prevention, management, and rehabilitation of stroke in low- and middle-income countries
(Elsevier, 2016)
Although stroke incidence in high-income countries (HICs) decreased over the past four decades, it increased dramatically in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this review, we describe the current status of primary ...
Decreased brain-derived neurotrophic factor serum concentrations in chronic post-stroke subjects
Background Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a critical role in sensorimotor recovery after a stroke. However, few studies have assessed the circulating BDNF levels in post-stroke humans to understand its ...
Electrical, taste, and temperature stimulation in patients with chronic dysphagia after stroke: a randomized controlled pilot trial
(2021-01-01)
The objective of present study was compare a traditional swallowing therapy program with a new combined swallowing therapy program including neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia ...
Respiratory Function and Grip Strength in the Acute Phase of Stroke Are Associated with Stroke Severity and Disability at Hospital Discharge
(Hindawi Ltd, 2020-02-03)
Introduction. Stroke can lead to musculoskeletal and respiratory dysfunction, chronic deconditioning, and functional limitations, as well as long-term complications. Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ...
CROSS-CULTURAL VALIDITY OF THE BRAZILIAN VERSION OF THE ABILHAND QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CHRONIC STROKE INDIVIDUALS, BASED ON RASCH ANALYSIS
(Foundation Rehabilitation Information, 2016-01-01)
Objective: To evaluate the cross-cultural validity of the Brazilian version of the ABILHAND for stroke individuals. Subjects: A total of 107 community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors; mean age 58 years. Methods: ...
Associations between walking speed and participation, according to walking status in individuals with chronic stroke
(Universidade Federal de Minas GeraisBrasilEEF - DEPARTAMENTO DE FISIOTERAPIAEEF - DEPARTAMENTO DE TERAPIA OCUPACIONALUFMG, 2019-12)
Avaliação de indicadores do estresse oxidativo e da atividade da enzima acetilcolinesterase sangüínea em pacientes com diagnóstico de acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico
(Universidade Federal de Santa MariaBRBioquímicaUFSMPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas: Bioquímica Toxicológica, 2006-09-29)
In ischemic stroke, damage to the brain is caused by a reduction or complete blockage of blood flow to parts of the brain, resulting in glucose and oxygen deficiency. It is a leading cause of mortality and disability ...